Tools Required

J 45059 Angle Meter

1. Shift the transmission into PARK (A/T) or NEUTRAL (M/T).
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

Important: Support the drive shaft until removed.




3. Mark the relationship (2) of the inner constant velocity joint and the inner axle.



4. Remove the bolts (3) and retaining plates (4) from the inner constant velocity joint



5. Remove the bolts and retaining plates (2) from the outer constant velocity joint
6. Remove the drive shaft.

Important: Support the drive shaft until it is completely installed.




1. Align the marks (2) on the inner constant velocity joint and the inner axle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




2. Install the inner mount bolts (3) and retainer plates (4).

Tighten

1. Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
2. Using J 45059 , apply an additional 68 degrees of torque.



3. Install the outer constant velocity joint mount bolts (1).

Tighten

1. Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
2. Using J 45059 , apply an additional 68 degrees of torque.
4. Remove the support stand.
5. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.